Sportsman&#39;s lunch tote seat



July 22, 1958 H. M. MADDEN SPORTSMANS LUNCH TOTE SEAT Filed Aug. 20,1957 I N VEN TOR.

Hill/P) M M4005 ATTD RN EYS United States Patent SPORTSMANS LUNCH TOTESEAT Henry M. Madden, Detroit, Mich. Application August 20, 1957, SerialNb. 679,302

3 Claims. Cl. 155-150 This invention relates to a device which can beused a's'a sportsmans seat, and wherein the device can also be used forcarrying articles such as foodstufl therein.

The object of the invention is to provide a device which can be used attimes for carrying various articles such as foodstuffs, such as lunch aswell as a Thermos bottle or container, and wherein when desired thefoodstuff and Thermos container can be removed so that the device can beopened up to permit it being used as a convenient seat.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device which is adaptedto be used by sportsmen, hunters or the like or by any other individualwho finds it convenient, the device being adapted to be arranged in twodiiferent positions, and wherein in one position the device is adaptedto be used as a convenient seat by an individual, and wherein in anotherposition the seat can be folded so that it provides a convenient meansof carrying various articles such as a Thermos bottle as well asfoodstuff such as a persons lunch or the like.

A further object of the invention is to provide a sportsmans lunch toteseat which is extremely simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent during the course of thefollowing description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this application, and inwhich like numerals are used to designate like parts throughout thesame:

Figure 1 is an elevational view illustrating the device being used forcarrying a Thermos bottleand wherein a lunch can be positioned below theThermos bottle.

Figure 2 is a view showing the parts in the position of Figure 1, andthe view in Figure 2 being taken at right angles to the view shown inFigure 1.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure -4 is a view similar to Figure 1, but showing the device inopened position as when it is being used as a seat.

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on the line 5-"-5 of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the device open as when it is tobe used as a seat.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the base for use when the parts are inthe position of Figures 1 and 2, wherein the base of Figure 7 can beused for holding a lunch or the like. I

Referring in detail to the drawings, the device of the present inventionis indicated generally by the numeral 10, and the device 10 includes apair of open rectangular support members or frame pieces which are eachindicated generally by the numeral 11. Each of the support members 11have the same construction, and each includes a lower first portion 12,and a pair of spaced parallel side portions 13. Extending between theupper ends of the portions 13 and secured thereto or formed integraltherewith is a third or upper portion 14. A plurality of straps extendbetween the upper portion 14 and the "ice straps 15 are connectedthereto. When the device is in the position shown in Figures 4 and 6,for example, the straps 15 provide a seat for a person, and when thedevice is folded as shown in Figure l for example, the straps 15 providea convenient means for carrying the device from place to place.

There is further provided a body member which is indicated generally bythe numeral 16, and the body member' 16 includes a pair of verticallydisposed spaced parallel side walls 17 and an end wall 18. Each of theside walls 17 terminates in a curved section 19, and extending from eachcurved section 19 is a flange 20 for a purpose to be later described.Pivot pins 21 serve to connect the portions 13 of the support members tothe side walls 17 of the body member 16. I

When the device is being used for carrying articles, the base 22 shownin Figure 7 is used, and the base 22 includes a horizontally disposedbottom member 23 and a pair of upstanding side members 24 which arearranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to each other.Extending inwardly from the upper edge of each of the members 24 is alip 25, and the lips 25 are arranged in opposed relation with respect toeach other. Each of the lips 25 is provided with an arcuate or curvedrecess 26 for engaging the lower end of a Thermos container or bottle27, Figure 1. The flanges 20 of the body member 16 are adapted to'fric'tionally engage the sides of the Thermos bottle 27 so as to helpretain the Thermos bottle 27 in its proper position.

From the foregoing, it is apparent that there has been provided a devicewhich in one position can be used as a convenient seat by sportsmen,hunters, or the like, and in Figures 4 and 6 the device is shown inposition ready to be used as a seat. Thus, as shown in Figures 4 and 6,the pair of support members 11 are arranged in crisscross relation withrespect to each other, and the body member 16 is shaped and arranged sothat when the support members 11 are in opened position or in crisscrossrelationship as shown in Figures 4 and ,6, the end member 18 and thesections 19 will act as stop members so as to maintain the supportmembers in their proper positions when a person is resting on the straps'15. When the device is not being used as a seat, it can be used as aconvenient means of carrying various types of articles. For example asshown in Figure 1, when the device is not being used as a seat thesupport members 11 can be folded together from the position shown inFigures 4 and 6 to the position shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3 and the base22 can be supported at the bottom of the device on the portions 12. Thebase 22 is adapted to hold different types of articles such as a personslunch, and the base 22 is shaped so that it includes the upper lips 25which are provided with the curved recesses 26 for snugly receivingtherein the lower end of a Thermos bottle 27. The Thermos bottle '27 isadapted to project through the body member 16, and the flanges 20 areadapted to frictionally engage the sides of the Thermos bottle 27 so asto help maintain the Thermos bottle 27 in its proper position.Furthermore, when the parts are in the position shown in Figure 1 forexample, the straps 15 can be conveniently gripped so as to provide ameans for readily carrying the device from place to place.

The parts can be made of any suitable material and in 1 dilierent shapesor sizes.

Thus, it will be seen that there has been provided a combination lunchbox and seat which can be used wherever convenient such as by personshunting deer, ducks, squirrels and the like, and the device is alsoadapted to be used by fishermen or by people who like to sitout-of-doors at different locations for long periods of time. The deviceis compact so that it can be conveniently used by hikers, persons onpicnics and the like, and it can also be used as an extra seat at acottage, or in the basement. When the seat is folded, it willconveniently accommodate a .vacuum bottle such as a one quart sizevacuum bottle and a large lunch can also be accommodated therein, andthe straps can be swung over the users shoulder when the device is beingcarried. 1

In use, a filled or partially filled lunch box is adapted to be snappedinto position in the base 22, and the recesses 26 are snapped intoengagement with a vacuum bottle such as a vacuum bottle of one quartsize. The bottle and base 22 which contains the lunch are then insertedinto the open end of the seat through the body member 16 and the flanges20 supply suificient pressure against the bottle to insure that thebottle remains in its proper position. Then, the straps 15 can be placedover the users shoulder so that the compact unit can be carried to thedesired location. When the desired location is reached, the personremoves the straps from the shoulder and then the vacuum bottle 27 withthe lunch box or base 22 attached thereto can be readily removed fromthe device. Then, the seat is unfolded by spreading the support members11 apart so that the carrying straps 15 now becomes the top of the seat.As previously stated, the straps 15 serve the dual purpose offunctioning as a carrying strap when the device is being carried, andthey also form the seat when the device is being used to sit on. Ifdesired, the device may be carried by hand without utilizing the strapsfor this purpose. Furthermore, an important advantage of the presentinvention is that the Thermos bottle will be protected against breakagewhen it is being transported as for example, when the device is beingtransported in a vehicle, or when it is beingtransported or carried by aperson or individual and this protection is afforded by the frame of thedevice for the Thermos bottle or container.

The above description of the invention is for illustrative purposes onlyand it is understood that modifications may be made in the constructionwithin the scope and spirit of the following claims.

I claim:

1. In a sportmans lunch tote seat, a pair of similar support members ofopen rectangular formation, each of said support members including alower first portion, a pair of spaced parallel side portions extendingfrom said first portion, an upper third portion extending between theupper ends of said parallel side portions, said third portion beingarranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to said first portion,a plurality of straps extending between the upper third portions andconnected thereto, a body member including a vertically disposed endwall and a pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed side wallsextending from said end wall, pins pivotally connecting the sideportions of said support members to the side walls of said body member,a pair of flanges on said body member, and said flanges being arrangedadjacent the inner surfaces of said support members, and a basereleasably positioned in the lower portions of said support members.

2. In a sportsmans lunch tote seat, a pair of similar support members ofopen rectangular formation, each of said support members including alower first portion, a pair of spaced parallel side portions extendingfrom said first portion, an upper third portion extending between theupper ends of said parallel side portions, said third portion beingarranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to said first portion,a plurality of straps extending between the upper third portions andconnected thereto, a body member including a vertically disposed endwall and a pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed side wallsextending from said end wall, pins pivotally connecting the sideportions of said support members to the side walls of said body member,a pair of flanges on said body member, and said flanges being arrangedadjacent the inner surfaces of said support members, and a basereleasably positioned in the lower portions of said support members,said base including a horizontallydisposed body member, a pair of spacedparallel side members extending upwardly from said body member, a lipextending inwardly from the upper edge of .each of said side member,said lips being provided with arcuate recesses for engagement withtherlower end of a Thermos container.

3. In a sportsmans lunch tote seat, a pair of similar support members ofopen rectangular formation, each of said support members including alower first portion, a pair of spaced parallel side portions extendingfrom said first portion, an upper third portion extending between theupper ends of said parallel side portions, said third portion beingarranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to said first portion,a plurality of straps extending between the upper third portions andconnected thereto, a body member including a vertically disposed endwall and a pair of spaced parallel vertically disposed side wallsextending from said end wall, pins pivotally connecting the sideportions of said support members to the side walls of said body member,a pair of flanges on said body member, and said flanges being arrangedadjacent the inner surfaces of said support members, a base releasablypositioned in the lower portions of said support members, said baseincluding a horizontally disposed body member, a pair of spaced parallelside members extending upwardly from said body member, a lip extendinginwardly from the upper edge of each of said side member, said lipsbeing provided with arcuate recesses for engagement with the lower endof a Thermos container, said base adapted to hold articles such asfoodstuffs therein, the flanges of said body member adapted tofrictionally engage the sides of the Thermos container.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS1,477,233 Alexander Dec. 11, 1923 2,502,752 Richards April 4, 19502,524,639 Saunders Oct. 3, 1950 2,558,995 Tullis July 3, 1957

